“Away from the packed commuter routes and main
intercities, the backwaters of our national rail network harbour some
of the most beautiful rides in the world.

“Leaving
Teesside, the train chugs out across the North York Moors … along the
leafy valley through Danby, Egton and Lealholm – surely the prettiest
village in Yorkshire – to Whitby's bracing sea air, fine Georgiana and
looming Gothic church. This is England's green and pleasant land, writ
large over 36miles ... it will make you sigh”
The Sunday Times

The Esk Valley Railway connects the rural communities in the
North Yorkshire Moors with the city of Middlesbrough and the historic
seaside town of Whitby. The railway also offers an enjoyable,
environmentally-friendly and stress-free way to view and explore this
magnificent landscape and lovely villages.

More trains on the Esk Valley line A
new early-morning weekday commuter service from Whitby along the Esk
Valley line to Middlesbrough plus year-round Sunday services are to be
provided by the new Northern Rail franchise. Read the press release.

On this website you will find inspiration for days out and practical information to help you plan your journey. Here you can:

print-off timetables for individual stations, choose a station from the list of links at the foot of any page.

read about things to see, what to do and where to eat at places along the line

This website is commissioned and maintained by the Esk Valley
Railway Development Company, a not-for-profit Community Rail
Partnership. The train service is operated by Northern Rail and the
line is owned by Network Rail.

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